That comment, as reported by NewsTalk 680 WPTF, comes from Doug Aiken, an opponent of forced annexation as practiced by North Carolina. Aiken’s comment came today during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Commission on Municipal Annexation, of which he is a member.

Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray attended today’s meeting and reports on the details here.

So what exactly should the commission do to adequately reform the law?

Locke Foundation Legal and Regulatory Policy Analyst Daren Bakst makes his recommendations here.